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Nearly century-old building to become hub for music, art in downtown Ypsilanti
YPSILANTI, MI - A nearly century-old building in downtown Ypsilanti could see new life as a hub for musicians and artists to create, collaborate, perform and more. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy put $477,500 toward developer Jamie Taralunga’s $7 million project to revitalize the contaminated building at 2 W. Michigan Ave., the department announced last week.
Washtenaw ISD Awarded $5.6 million Grant to Provide Early Childhood Educational Opportunities
With help from a federal grant, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) will continue to offer educational opportunities to preschool-age kids. The WISD announced on July 22, the “Office of Head Start (OHS), a part of the federal Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, awarded a $5.6 million grant to the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) to continue providing Head Start preschool for 3- and 4-year-old students and Early Head Start home-based home visiting for families with children ages birth to 3.”
Warning! Measles are Back and Showing In Michigan!
It's been a long time that a case of the measles has been detected in Michigan. It was 2019 when the last cases were diagnosed. But guess what? It's back!. This could be very tough for those unvaccinated against measles because it is one of the most contagious diseases, but is mostly dangerous in young children and babies our sister station 102.5 The Block reports.
Peace-loving folk singer quits race against Oakland Sheriff Bouchard but stays on ballot
Amrit Kohli of Ferndale in no way resembles a cop. Clad in sandals and a George Floyd “Say his name!” t-shirt, the Nigerian-born Kohli is a software contractor but says he much prefers living his dream: folk singer and peace activist. He favors total change in policing, starting with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. If elected sheriff, he’d put a stop to what he says is racist law enforcement and the pursuit of non-violent offenders. And he’d “defund” the department, diverting money to mental-health programs.
Stefanini Group in Southfield Debuts Center for AI Excellence
Stefanini Group, which has its North America/Asia Pacific headquarters in Southfield, has announced the launch of the Center of AI Excellence. Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the $1 billion global […] The post Stefanini Group in Southfield Debuts Center for AI Excellence appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Family Reunion: Watch Michigan Organ Recipients Meet Donor’s Family
A very special - and unique - family reunion took place in Linden, as two families had the opportunity to meet the family of a woman who helped give their loved ones new life. Suzanne Karrer died suddenly of a brain aneurysm. She was just 53 years old. Her husband...
See Fogerty for Free!
The legendary John Fogerty is coming to Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston on August 4 along with George Thorogood & The Destroyers and Hearty Har, and 94.9 MMQ wants to see you at the show!. Link to tickets here, or register to win a pair below!
How to follow Michigan football at Big Ten Media Days this week
The Big Ten takes center stage this week as the 18-team conference hosts Big Ten Football Media Days from July 23-25 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Six schools will be represented each day, beginning Tuesday with Illinois, Northwestern, Ohio State, Purdue, Rutgers and Wisconsin. The following day features Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Penn State, UCLA and USC.
Connor Stalions to be featured in Netflix series after Michigan football sign-stealing scandal
One of the biggest storylines of the college football season last year was the Michigan football sign-stealing scandal. Halfway through the season, the Wolverines’ undefeated campaign was flipped upside down as they were under investigation for alleged illegal sign-stealing. It was all traced back to a low-level staffer named Connor Stalions. He ended up resigning […] The post Connor Stalions to be featured in Netflix series after Michigan football sign-stealing scandal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Washington Fall Football All-In-One Previews: The Offense
Here is a recap of all of the offensive position previews to date, as well as the top position battles to watch ahead of Washington's first fall practice. It is hard to believe, but the start of fall football and 2024 season is almost upon us. Washington will kick off their 2024 schedule with a home game against Weber State on Saturday, August 31.
How Oakland Hills Country Club became one of golf's most iconic venues
Championship golf is back at Oakland Hills Country Club. The 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship is set for Michigan's historic golf course in Bloomfield Township, beginning Monday and running through Saturday. It is the first United States Golf Association tournament hosted at Oakland Hills in eight years (since the 2016 U.S. Amateur), and...
After all-state season at Brother Rice, Ryan Tyranski seeking power, experience with Leprechauns
Power isn’t everything, but it has been a primary seasonal objective for Ryan Tyranski. Named first-team all-state for his senior season this past spring with Division 1 state runner-up Birmingham Brother Rice, Tyranski is playing his summer ball with the Northwoods League’s Royal Oak Leprechauns. There, the first baseman had aspirations of both adjusting to the next level and driving the ball farther before heading off to Cincinnati this fall.
Michigan football’s frisbee-catching dog has surgery, will miss start of season
Victor, the frisbee-catching dog that entertained football fans at Michigan Stadium last season, won’t be able to take the field at the start of this season after undergoing surgery last month to repair a partially torn ligament in his rear left leg. If you purchase a product or register...
Ann Arbor puts $1M behind hiring ‘safe streets’ consultant
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor is planning more incremental improvements to make city streets safer, including adding more flexible posts to separate bike lanes from cars. To that end, the city is putting over $1 million into hiring Sam Schwartz Consulting to help implement a $3.8 million federal Safe Streets for All grant.
MotorTrend’s RoadKill Nights Returns to Woodward Avenue and M1 Concourse Aug. 10
The Dodge brand of Stellantis in Auburn Hills has announced the ninth annual MotorTrend Presents RoadKill Nights Powered by Dodge will return to Woodward Avenue and M1 Concourse in Pontiac […] The post MotorTrend’s RoadKill Nights Returns to Woodward Avenue and M1 Concourse Aug. 10 appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Downtown Flint’s Saginaw Street reopens this week
Flint’s Saginaw Street will reopen to vehicle traffic this week after over a year of construction work along the downtown thoroughfare. The City of Flint announced the reopening will happen ahead of schedule, originally assumed to be early August, in time for upcoming summer events like the Crim Festival of Races, Back to the Bricks, and Bikes on the Bricks.
U-M cyberattack compromised Michigan Medicine patient data of 56,000 people
The personal information of more than 56,000 people — including names, medical record numbers, addresses, dates of birth, diagnostic and treatment information, and health insurance details — was compromised in a cyberattack at Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan. The details may have been accessed when employee emails...
These 4 Ann Arbor restaurants won 2024 Wine Spectator Awards
ANN ARBOR, MI – Raise a glass for four Ann Arbor restaurants that made the list for Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards. The Earle at 121 W. Washington St., Blue Llama Jazz Club at 314 S. Main St., Weber’s Restaurant at 3050 Jackson Road and Paesano Restaurant and Wine Bar at 3411 Washtenaw Ave. are among the restaurants being recognized by Wine Spectator for the quality of their wine services. The Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards program has honored restaurants, and their wine lists, since 1981.
Landmark Michigan ‘Smurf House’ Is One Of A Kind
Do you know what matters most in real estate? Location, location, location. That popular saying and or phrase is to remind people that the most determining factor in a price of a house is indeed its location. This particular piece of real estate dubbed the 'Smurf House' in West Bloomfield...
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